Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon: match statistics
The meeting of two teams from the bottom half of the table promises to be even. Port Vale presents poor home form with only 17% of matches won at home and as many as 58% losses, although the last 5 overall matches show improvement (3 victories). AFC Wimbledon has a better away record (36% wins), but recent form is poor – merely 1 victory in the last 5 matches. A key factor is efficiency: the visitors have double the shot conversion (14% vs 7%) and score more goals on average away (1.29) than the hosts do at home (0.92). However, xG statistics favor Port Vale (1.53 xG For vs 1.08 AFC Wimbledon), suggesting that the hosts create better opportunities. Considering the poor form of both teams, the high number of Port Vale draws at home (25%), and the balanced strength of the squads, the most likely scenario is a sharing of points.
Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Port Vale played against AFC Wimbledon in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 3, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Port Vale has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. AFC Wimbledon has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Port Vale scores 0.77 goals per game and allows 1.42. AFC Wimbledon scores 1.04 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 31% of Port Vale's games and 44% of AFC Wimbledon's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 44%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Port Vale has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.11 per game. Port Vale takes 11.9 shots per game, while AFC Wimbledon takes 9.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Port Vale leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.54 goals per game after halftime. AFC Wimbledon leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Port Vale's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For AFC Wimbledon, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The meeting of two teams from the bottom half of the table promises to be even. Port Vale presents poor home form with only 17% of matches won at home and as many as 58% losses, although the last 5 overall matches show improvement (3 victories). AFC Wimbledon has a better away record (36% wins), but recent form is poor – merely 1 victory in the last 5 matches. A key factor is efficiency: the visitors have double the shot conversion (14% vs 7%) and score more goals on average away (1.29) than the hosts do at home (0.92). However, xG statistics favor Port Vale (1.53 xG For vs 1.08 AFC Wimbledon), suggesting that the hosts create better opportunities. Considering the poor form of both teams, the high number of Port Vale draws at home (25%), and the balanced strength of the squads, the most likely scenario is a sharing of points.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Port Vale | AFC Wimbledon | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Port Vale is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Port Vale · 0.8 pts / game - AFC Wimbledon
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
AFC Wimbledon is 35% better for: goals scored per game.
0.77 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.04 goals / game - AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.42 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.33 goals / game - AFC Wimbledon
Port Vale scores in 42% of games (11 of 26 meczów), while AFC Wimbledon keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 meczów).
AFC Wimbledon scores in 56% of games (15 of 27 meczów), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Port Vale
Over / Under - AFC Wimbledon
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
AFC Wimbledon is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - Port Vale · 1.22 pts / game - AFC Wimbledon
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
AFC Wimbledon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Port Vale
AFC Wimbledon
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Port Vale | Liga | AFC Wimbledon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.19 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.37 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 50% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 49% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 28% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 46% | 68% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 81% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Port Vale's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against AFC Wimbledon. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon?
The EFL League One match finished Port Vale 0:1 AFC Wimbledon. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon?
Port Vale score 0.77 goals per game on average and AFC Wimbledon 1.04. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Port Vale's matches and 44% of AFC Wimbledon's.
What form are Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon in?
Over the last 5 games Port Vale have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and AFC Wimbledon 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.